Is Cookies & Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Aachener Zucker Und Backwaren Paul Schaeffer
Cookies & Cream is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Aachener Zucker Und Backwaren Paul Schaeffer. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Palm Fat affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and palm fat, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. Emulsifiers like lecithins and mono- and diglycerides also indicate moderate processing.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains roasted hazelnuts, providing a natural flavor and texture.
- Includes cocoa butter, which is a good quality fat contributing to mouthfeel.
- Natural aroma enhances flavor without synthetic additives.
- Uses baking agents like sodium and ammonium carbonates for leavening.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
- Palm fat is a processed ingredient with sustainability concerns.
- Emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides may raise questions about processing.
- Contains lactose, which may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary structure-building ingredient, but its refined nature raises concerns about nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a highly processed fat that raises sustainability concerns due to its environmental impact.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palmfett
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Is Roasted Hazelnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Hazelnuts is used here as natural_extract. Roasted hazelnuts provide a natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: geröstete Haselnüsse
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a high-quality fat that enhances the mouthfeel and richness of the product, indicating better quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Caramelized Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Caramelized Milk Powder is used here as flavor. Caramelized milk powder adds sweetness and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: karamellisiertes Milchpulver
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder contributes to the product's dairy flavor but is a processed ingredient with reduced nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver
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Is Sweet Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Sweet Whey Powder is used here as base. Sweet whey powder adds protein and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Süßmolkenpulver
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as flavor. Cocoa mass is a natural ingredient that provides rich chocolate flavor, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch is used as a thickener and stabilizer, but its refined nature raises concerns about nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Weizenstärke
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient with reduced nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilchpulver
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Is Butter Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter Fat is used here as base. Butter fat contributes to the richness and flavor of the product but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butterreinfett
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like lecithins and mono- and diglycerides help blend ingredients but raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgatoren (Lecithine (enthält Soja), Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren)
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Is Natural Aroma safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural aroma enhances flavor without synthetic additives, but its exact composition is often unclear.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Lactose safe in this snack?
Medium
Lactose is used here as base. Lactose is a natural sugar found in milk, contributing to sweetness but may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Laktose
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Is Barley Malt Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Barley Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Barley malt extract adds flavor and sweetness but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gerstenmalzextrakt
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Is Table Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Baking Agents safe in this snack?
Medium
Baking Agents is used here as leavening. Baking agents like sodium and ammonium carbonates are used for leavening but are processed ingredients.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: Backtriebmittel (Natriumcarbonate, Ammoniumcarbonate)
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3566253
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Allergens detected: hazelnuts , soy , milk , gluten
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